Beta Utensili is widely recognized as one of the great tool factories of the world. As with most great companies, the story of Beta Utensili began with the vision of one man. It was during the 1880’s when a young Alessandro Ciceri founded a metal forge in northern Italy. By 1923, the company had outgrown its original facility, so a partner was added, a new company, “Alessandro Ciceri & Figli”, was formed, and a new iron and steel cast manufacturing complex was built in the town of Sovico.